features of your new air conditioner • Cool Summer Offer On those hot sweltering summer days and long restless nights, there is no better escape from the heat than the cool comforts of home. Your new air conditioner brings an end to exhausting hot summer days and lets you rest.
Because the following operating instructions cover various models, the characteristics of your air conditioner may differ slightly from those described in this manual. If you have any questions, call your nearest contact center or find help and information online at www.samsung.com. Important safety symbols and precautions: Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe personal injury or death.
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safety information SEVERE WARNING SIGNS WARNING Do not place the air conditioner near hazardous substances or equipment that releases free flames to avoid fire, explosions or injuries. • Potential risk of fire hazard or explosion. Do not install the outdoor unit at an unstable place or elevated surface where there is potential risk of falling.
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Make sure that children take precautions against access to the air conditioner and they do not play with the unit. Do not clean the interior of air conditioner on your own. • You may damage the parts which can cause electric shock or fire. •...
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safety information SEVERE WARNING SIGNS (CONT’D) WARNING Use a receptacle that has a ground terminal. The receptacle must be used exclusively for the air conditioner. • Improper electrical grounding may cause electric shock or fire. Be sure to ground the unit. Do not connect the ground wire to gas or water pipes, lighting rods, or telephone grounding lines.
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Do not touch the pipe connected to the air conditioner. Install the indoor unit away from lighting apparatus using the ballast. • If you use the wireless remote control, reception error may occur due to the ballast of the lighting apparatus. Install the outdoor unit where operating noise and vibration will not disturb your neighbor and in a well-ventilated area with no obstacle.
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safety information CAUTION SIGNS (CONT’D) CAUTION Inspect the condition, electric connections, pipes and external case of the air conditioner regularly by a qualified service technician. Do not open doors and windows in the room being cooled during operation unless necessary. Do not block the air conditioner vents.
contents VIEWING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER 10 Checking the indoor unit and digital display Main parts Indoor unit digital display 11 Removing the front panel Power button and Room temperature sensor 12 Checking the remote control Remote control display Using the remote control Installing the batteries OPERATING BASIC FUNCTION 14 Turning the air conditioner on and off...
viewing your air conditioner Congratulations on the purchase of the air conditioner. We hope you enjoy the features of your air conditioner and stay cool or warm with optimal efficiency. Please read the user manual to get started and to make the best use of the air conditioner. CHECKING THE INDOOR UNIT AND DIGITAL DISPLAY Carefully unpack your air conditioner, and check the unit to make sure it is not damaged.
OPENING THE FRONT PANEL Tightly grab the grooved surface on both side of the front panel and lift the bottom side of the panel up until it gets locked in one position. Power button and Room temperature sensor You may locate the Power button on the right bottom side of the air conditioner.
viewing your air conditioner CHECKING THE REMOTE CONTROL You can activate the air conditioner by pointing the remote control away from it. When using the remote control, always point it directly at the air conditioner. Remote control display Temperature Power Decrease/Increase the temperature Turn on/off the air conditioner.
Remote control display Air swing indicator Set temperature indicator Operating mode indicator indicator Turbo indicator Fan speed indicator Energy saving indicator Transmit indicator indicator Low battery indicator On/Off Timer indicator Using the remote control • Point the remote control towards the remote control sensor of the unit. •...
operating basic function TURNING THE AIR CONDITIONER ON AND OFF Press the Power button on the remote control. You will hear a ringing sound and the air flow blade will move up and down automatically when the air conditioner is properly on. The air conditioner will operate in the most recent operation mode used or Auto mode.
Cool In Cool mode, the air conditioner will cool your room. You can adjust the temperature and the fan speed to feel cooler in hot season. 1. Turn on the air conditioner. Press the Power button on the remote control. 2.
operating basic function SELECTING OPERATION MODE The air conditioner in Dry mode acts like a dehumidifier by removing moisture from the indoor air. Dry mode makes the air feel refreshing in a humid climate. 1. Turn on the air conditioner. Press the Power button on the remote control.
Fan mode can be selected to ventilate your room. Fan mode will be helpful to refresh the stale air in your room. 1. Turn on the air conditioner. Press the Power button on the remote control. 2. Set the operating mode. Press the Mode button on the remote control until Fan mode indicator appears on the remote control display.
operating basic function SELECTING OPERATION MODE Heat The air conditioner heats as well as cools. Warm your room with this versatile appliance in the cold of winter. 1. Turn on the air conditioner. Press the Power button on the remote control. 2.
ADJUSTING THE AIR FLOW DIRECTION Air flow can be directed to your desired position. Vertical air flow Air flow blades move up and down. 1. Press the Air swing button on the remote control. Air swing indicator will be on and the number of indicator lights move up and down. Air flow blades move up and down continuously to circulate the air.
using advanced functions USING THE TURBO FUNCTION Turbo function will be helpful to cool or heat your room quickly and effectively by operating at the maximum fan speed for 30 minutes. 1. Turn on the air conditioner. Press the Power button on the remote control.
SETTING TIMER This advanced Timer function allows you to turn on/off your air conditioner automatically even when you are away. Simply set the time and your air conditioner will turn on/off automatically. On timer This function allows you to turn on the air conditioner automatically within the time range of 24 hours.
using advanced functions SETTING TIMER Off timer This function allows you to turn off the air conditioner automatically within the time range of 24 hours. Off timer is functional when the unit is operating. 1. Press the Off button on the remote control. Off timer indicator blinks on the remote control display.
Combining On timer and Off timer You can combine the On timer and Off timer together for more convenient use of the timer function. 1. Set the On timer. Press the On button. Set the time with Up and Down button. Press Set/Cancel button to activate the On timer.
using advanced functions SETTING TIMER mode mode allows you to set a comfortable sleep temperature while saving energy and having sound sleep. mode can be set up when the air conditioner is on. 1. Set the operating mode. Press the Mode button on the remote control until Cool/ Heat appears on the remote control display.
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Temperature changes in mode To prevent excessive cooling/heating during sleep, the mode automatically modifies the temperature setting in accordance with the time setting. Temperature and air current change according to the three stages; Fall asleep, Sound sleep, and Wake up from mode, and then the air conditioner will automatically turn off when the set time has elapsed.
using advanced functions USING THE FUNCTION MPI, Micro Plasma Ion, zone generates hydrogen(H) and oxygen(O ) to remove a polluted substance and decomposition of such harmful particles. It makes you breathe better as if you were staying around waterfalls, ocean surf, rivers and mountains. indicator on the indoor unit will fade in and fade out continuously when the function is activated.
USING THE ENERGY SAVING FUNCTION This function will set the temperature range limit to help you save energy while the air conditioner is operating in Cool mode. 1. Press the Energy saving button on the remote control while the air conditioner is operating in Cool mode.
using advanced functions USING THE EVAPORATOR CLEAN FUNCTION Evaporator clean function will prevent from growing mold by eliminating the moisture inside of the indoor unit. Your indoor unit evaporates the moisture inside of the unit. Activate this function to provide you with more clean and healthier air.
cleaning and maintaining the air conditioner CLEANING THE EXTERIOR 1. Wipe the surface of the unit with a slightly wet or dry cloth when needed. Do not use Benzene, Thinner or Clorox They may damage the surface of the air conditioner CAUTION and can create a risk of fire.
cleaning and maintaining the air conditioner CLEANING THE FILTER Anti-allergy filter Washable foam based Anti-allergy filter leads to reduction in allergens that thrive in polluted air. The filter is cleaned with a vacuum or by hand washing. 1. Open the front panel. Tightly grab the grooved surface on both side of the front panel and lift the bottom side of the panel up until it gets locked.
REPLACING THE FILTER Replacement filter may be purchased from the retail store or ordered from the dealer where you purchased the unit. If you cannot find one, please call a contact center. Deodorizing filter Deodorizing filter absorbs efficiently cigarette smoke, pet odors and other unpleasant smells. Deodorizing filter cleaning is simple, just remove old filter and install a new one.
cleaning and maintaining the air conditioner MAINTAINING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER If the air conditioner will not be used for an extended period of time, dry the air conditioner to maintain it in best condition. 1. Dry the air conditioner thoroughly by operating in Fan mode for 3 to 4 hours and disconnect the power plug.
Internal protections via the unit control system This internal protection operates if an internal fault occurs in the air conditioner. Type Description The internal fan will be off to against cold air when the heat pump is Against cold air heating.
appendix TROUBLESHOOTING Refer to the following chart if the air conditioner operates abnormally. This may save time and unnecessary expenses. PROBLEM SOLUTION • Because of the protective mechanism, the appliance does not start The air conditioner does not operate immediately operating immediately to keep the unit from overloading.
OPERATION RANGES The table below indicates the temperature and humidity ranges the air conditioner can be operated within. Refer to the table for efficient use. OPERATIONAL TEMPERATURE MODE INDOOR HUMIDITY IF OUT OF CONDITIONS INDOOR OUTDOOR Condensation may occur on 64˚F to 90˚F 23˚F to 109˚F the indoor unit with risk to have...
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